The Music<\/a> \u2013 at a \u2018town hall\u2019 meeting of ABC staff this week, sources say Latimer spoke to the success of the integration and simulcasting between the various ABC networks, and of its triple j and Double J brands having come full circle.<\/p>\nThe intention? To lean even further into local music.<\/p>\n
A powerful reminder of our rich music legacy, the Hottest 100 not only prompted an overdose of nostalgia, it united music fans across the generations.<\/p>\n
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More than 2.6 million people cast their vote in the mid-year poll which saw INXS take the crown with its power ballad Never Tear Us Apart.<\/p>\n
For triple j Content Director Phoebe Bennett, a particular thrill was having Zan Rowe and Lucy Smith (main photo) bring home the top 20.<\/p>\n
Bennett said on LinkedIn \u201cThe pair hadn\u2019t worked together on a broadcast before, but their craft, technique, music journalism background and care for the Australian music scene made them the perfect match.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bennett says that, as a woman who has witnessed many fantastic female broadcasters navigate this industry, it was a privilege to watch these two do the dance from the producer\u2019s booth.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom Jimmy Barnes to Missy Higgins, The Veronica\u2019s and INXS \u2013 they spoke to some of Australia\u2019s biggest acts while holding down one of Australia\u2019s biggest appointment radio moments.\u201d<\/p>\n
For her part, Zan Rowe said \u201cWhat a privilege to host the 20-1 in triple j\u2019s Hottest 100 of Australian songs alongside the brilliant Lucy Smith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cVery proud of the team who busted a gut to craft a joyous day of radio and so many memories.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBig shout outs to Nick Gerber, Phoebe Bennett, and the whole J family for doing what we do best.\u201d<\/p>\n
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